We recently held a contest on Facebook and Twitter asking teachers to share a moment playing Classcraft where their students absolutely amazed them.
We received some fantastic responses. Here are a few of our favorites!
Winning Entry: Kelly Fitchpatrick of Palm Desert Charter Middle School in Palm Desert, California
“There have already been a few, but one that I thought was special was when the random event for the day asked each team to decide who on their team would gain bonus XP. I loved hearing the conversations the students were having with each other. One might think the students were trying to lobby for themselves, yet not a single one was. Each group independently came to the same conclusion to give the points to the person on the their team with the fewest XP. I thought it was such a nice moment of teamwork, discussion, and good sportsmanship.”
Paul Miller of Westminster Primary in Perth, Western Australia
“Students were given approximately 25 tasks to attempt for Australian History assessment, each task ranging in effort and difficulty. Classcraft experience points (ranging from 5-25) were assigned to each task. Children worked tirelessly, attempting to complete as many tasks as they could. My challenged students took on the easier 5-point tasks, and others tried for the harder 20-25-point tasks. It was great to see the motivation to get so much done in five lessons.”
Diana Sullivan of Krimmel Intermediate
“This was just as I was dabbling with ClassCraft: I had a student who was so clever, he created his very own game in PowerPoint (since they aren’t allowed to play games in school). I asked him to join a class and play with it. He was floored and just loved it. When he heard that I was considering presenting an introductory session at TCCA over Classcraft, he begged me to do it. He said, “Señora, you need to spread the word. This is a way to make kids come to school who probably would drop out otherwise.” He told me to share his story, and I did. I presented on behalf of him and students just like him! Thank you.”
Kathleen Edington of Clinton-Massie Middle School in Clarksville, Ohio
“Yesterday I was able to give XP for kindness. A special needs student was showing off her work to two boys. They said “way to go” and “good job” and were high five-ing her. She wasn’t on their team, but the culture of the room had changed. They are used to building each other up instead of tearing each other down.”
Mandy Pullin of West Creek Middle School
“I have been playing Classcraft with my students for two days and already see an incredible difference in my classroom! I am especially excited about the enthusiasm some of my struggling learners have shown. Teachers from all over the building are hearing about it from my students. A student in a study hall class finished his work for the first time ever just so he could login and start “working” on his avatar and learning powers. The teacher came to me and said “WHAT have you started?!! That was a different kid today. Keep it going!” We have tried everything we could think of to get this young man engaged, but Classcraft is doing it for him and so many others! Thank you.”
Thanks to everyone who participated! Keep an eye on our social channels for more fun contests and giveaways! #MyClassMyCraft